Andrew Howard UNFCCC secretariat unfccct ahoward@unfccct

1. Cooperation among administrators of registry systems Consultations on registry systems prior to SBSTA 22 Bonn 13-14 May 2005 Andrew Howard UNFCCC secretariat www.unfccc.int ahoward@unfccc.int

2. Overview Evolution Principles Scope Activities Implementation Future steps

3. Evolution of cooperation COP 8 adopted general requirements for the data exchange standards and stressed need for further cooperation COP 10 stressed importance of effective, long-term cooperation • National registries and the CDM registry • International transaction log (ITL) • Supplementary transaction logs (STLs) Objective: Facilitation and promotion of accuracy, efficiency and transparency in the operation of registry systems

4. Principles of cooperation • Minimize interruptions in operations • Ensure data accuracy and quality • Promote fairness and transparency of operations • Ensure proper operation of registries (code of conduct) • Ensure consistency with Kyoto Protocol rules • Ensure efficient and timely processing of transactions

5. Scope of cooperation Common operational procedures • Reconciliation • Change management • Ongoing review • ITL communications (including initialization support) Recommended practices • Systems and data recovery • System availability • User access and agreements • Technical improvements Other cooperation • Operational best practices • Information sharing

6. Reconciliation Procedures for use of the technical reconciliation process • Frequency of scheduled reconciliation (and determination criteria) • Procedures and criteria for triggering unscheduled reconciliation • Manual intervention procedures, documentation, timing, data needs • Procedures for further action in cases of persistent failure

7. Change management Procedures for ongoing development of the data exchange standards • Guidelines and procedures - receipt and management of proposals - Categorization of change type (critical/non-critical) - Fast track for critical change - Initiation process • Impact analysis (justification, criticality, costs, feasibility) • Approval of change (conditions, timeframe, communication) • Implementation plan (schedule, testing, version determination)

8. Ongoing testing and assessment Procedures for ongoing assessment of registry systems • Test and reporting schedules • Test protocols • Assessment report formats • Teams of administrator experts or independent auditors • Coordination with Article 8 review teams

9. ITL communications Procedures for initialization and suspension of ITL communications • Initialization planning and schedules • VPN purchase/configuration support for registries • Further guidance on initialization documentation • Suspension types (partial or full) • Procedures, criteria and timing for suspension and reinstatement

10. RSA cooperative forum • Informal nature, forum convened by ITL administrator • Address technical and management issues • ITL, registry and STL administrators • Experts from non-Annex I Parties • Full meetings at least twice a year (starting in Sep 2005) • Working groups to be established as necessary • Principles and modalities need to be determined • Funding through core funds and RSA fees

11. Documentation • Annual ITL report to COP/MOP • Data exchange standards • common operational procedures • Independent assessment reports • Meeting documentation • Information documents

12. Facilitation by ITL administrator • Coordinating and scheduling forum work • Convening forum meetings • Providing documentation and information • Providing substantive products, such as draft common procedures • Providing authorized version of standards • Repository of info on procedures and testing • Implementing info system and secure communications • Capacity building for national registry administrators • Provide input to Article 8 review process (assessment reports)